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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.55, 1,856.39 and 588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.55, 1,856.39 and 588.06 is: 882.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.55 : 1,856.39 = 588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.55/1,856.39 = 588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.55x = 1,856.39 × 588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.55x = 1,091,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,665.76/1,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.12

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